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FDE 200W

1981 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDE 200W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,973 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perished (cracking)

Pass 20 May 2011 88,834 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 88,832 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 88,589 miles

emmissions results obtained at 2000rpm

Fail 18 May 2010 88,587 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmissions results obtained at 2000rpm

Fail 19 May 2009 88,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 88,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 87,144 miles

emissions result obtained at 2000rpm

Pass 15 May 2007 86,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 85,449 miles

hc emission result reached at 2000 rpm

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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FDE 200W is a 1981 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDE 200W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDE 200W registered?

FDE 200W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is FDE 200W safe to buy?

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